Denise Derderian

Web Development Student

VOLUNTEERING

Michigan Humane Society

Pawsative Start Trainer
(Cute Puppies)

Denise holding puppy        Denise holding puppy        Denise holding puppy

Working with dogs to find ways to help reduce stress levels.
Teaching basic commands such as "sit" and "down"
while using positive reinforcement techniques.


Small and Exotic Care and Enrichment
(Fluffy Bunnies - Yes, that's a rabbit!)

White Angora Rabbit

Mostly spending time with rabbits to better socialize them and enhance their interactions with people.
Brushing, cleaning cages and giving out TREATS!
(Yes - carrots, but apples and strawberries too!)

Work with a variety of animals such as
poopy guinea pigs, darling ducks, frisky ferrets & hungry pigs.

Various Animals from MI Humane Society

Oh yeah - I guess they have cats there too.

three kittens

Fuller Center for Housing

(Think Habitat for Humanity)

Volunteer Vacation to travel to Armenia to help build a house.
Armenia is a small landlocked country that was part of the former Soviet Union.

Map of Armenia close up of tufa stones
group plastering walls bucket brigade moving cement

Assisted with putting tufa stones in the attic for insulation,
Plastering walls and part of a bucket brigade to pour cement flooring.
(Sightseeing Too!)

Group photo w/ Mt. Ararat


OTHER FUN STUFF

Zoo-de-Mack

In 2018 & 2019 I completed the 51 mile bike ride
from Boyne Highlands to Mackinaw City

Zoo-de-Mack start and finish lines

Skydiving in Grand Bend, Ontario

Something I've always wanted to do - so glad I did it!
I never have to do it again!

Skydiving in Grand Bend Ontario


AROUND THE HOUSE

Shovel my own snow
Mow my own Lawn
I can change my own oil - but I don't.

Ready to shovel snow Mowing the Lawn
Not doing an oil change